Computer science

Coding Adventures with Codementum

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 pm

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Learn coding in a fun way by playing games! In this educational gamified platform, students learn coding while playing a fun and adventurous game with multiple learning adventures to explore. The curriculum is designed exclusively for different age groups allowing students to begin where they are with easy and advanced coding adventures to choose from. Synchronized Text-based and Block-based coding system enables students to switch between text code and code blocks at any time. By converting text-based codes into blocks, students will be able to construct algorithms faster by visualizing the code when they write.

Creator

Creative Storytelling: stop-Motion Animation

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Unleash your imagination and embark on an exciting adventure at our Creative Storytelling Camp! In this dynamic and innovative program, young creators will have the opportunity to delve into the art of storytelling through the magical world of LEGO stop-motion animation. Participants will be guided through the intricacies of creating captivating stories and bringing them to life with the thrilling techniques of stop-motion animation using LEGO bricks. Join us for an immersive and unforgettable experience that will empower young minds to explore their creativity and craft their own imaginative stories.

Robotics

Mission Mars: Engineering Perseverance

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Join us for an interactive learning adventure exploring the Mars Mission using Augmented Reality as we build the LEGO Mars Perseverance rover using LEGO Technic models (available for purchase for additional fee). In each lesson, campers will take on the role of NASA engineers, scientists, and technicians. Through open ended lessons students will get hands-on learning opportunities as they explore engineering problems the Mars 2020 team face as they explore the surface of Mars. Give your camper an adventure that’s out of this world with this LEGO® Technic camp using the NASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance.



Robotics

Robotics Exploration: LEGO SPIKE Essential

GRADES 1-5 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Robotics Exploration focuses on the fundamentals of robotics and coding with blocks using LEGO Education curriculum that includes guided, age-appropriate STEM activities. Students will learn to design and code and create unique solutions to real-world problems using LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential.

Robotics Exploration is designed to introduce younger students to the fundamentals of robotics through real-world problem-solving. Using LEGO® bricks and powered by the LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential, students will learn to design, code, and create unique solutions.

Computer science

coding Adventures with Codecombat

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Are you ready to embark on an exciting coding adventure? Look no further! Our Coding Adventures with CodeCombat camp is designed to ignite your passion for programming while having a blast. So, grab your virtual sword (or keyboard) and join us for an unforgettable journey through the world of computer science. Whether you’re a budding wizard or a curious explorer, this camp is your gateway to a magical realm of code! Campers will learn and explore Basic Syntax, Arguments, Strings, While Loops, Variables, and Algorithms. Learn problem-solving strategies and algorithms that unravel puzzles and conquer challenges.



TECHNOLOGY

3D Printing and Design with Tinkercad

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Discover the exciting world of 3D printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) with our introductory course that focuses on utilizing the user-friendly TinkerCAD software. Students will delve into the essential principles of 3D modeling through hands-on experience with TinkerCAD, while also exploring design thinking concepts to spark creativity and innovation. By the end of the course, participants will have gained a solid foundation in 3D printing and CAD, paving the way for further exploration and application of these cutting-edge technologies.



Robotics

Robotics Discovery: mars math expedition

GRADES K-2 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

In the Mars Math Expedition STEM Lab Unit, students will learn about the different elements of the field and compete in the Mars Math Expedition competition. In this VEX GO Competition STEM Lab Unit students will drive a Hero Robot to collect samples, rescue a rover, lift a rocket ship and more! As students work on various tasks, they may be interested to hear about how the actions of their Hero Robot relate to the missions happening on Mars.



COMPUTER SCIENCE

coding fundamentals with minecraft edu

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Welcome New Space Explorers! In this unit, you will venture out into space to explore the planets and other fascinating places in our Solar System. Before you begin your space quest, you will begin your training at the official Minecraft Space Center and complete training missions. After you have successfully passed your training, you are responsible for collecting some materials from each of the planets. Get ready to blast off in… 3…2…1…

technology

LEGO Space Adventure: Build to Launch

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Taking STEAM Learning to new heights! LEGO® Education is teaming up with NASA and the Artemis I team to bring students and teachers an out-of-this-world STEAM learning series. Build to Launch is an exploration of the technology, STEAM concepts and careers behind the Artemis mission to the Moon. Join the all new LEGO® Space Team and their Artemis I team counterparts for an interactive learning adventure. In each lesson, campers will find themselves in the shoes of NASA engineers, scientists, and of course astronauts.



robotics

Robotics Exploration: first MasterPiece

Grades 2-3 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

LEGO Robotics Exploration focuses on the fundamentals of robotics and coding with blocks using LEGO Education curriculum that includes guided, age-appropriate STEM activities. Students will learn to design and code and create unique solutions to real-world problems using LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential.

FIRST® LEGO® League Explore guides campers through 12 sessions designed to introduce the fundamentals of engineering through real-world problem-solving. Using LEGO® bricks and powered by the LEGO® Education SPIKE Essential, students will learn to design, code, and create unique solutions in the theme of art, music and entertainment.

computer science

3d game design with roblox studio

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Calling all Roblox enthusiasts! Our highly anticipated 3D Game Design camp is the ultimate creative playground for those who love to explore the endless possibilities of Roblox Studio. Whether you're just starting out or already have some experience under your belt, our camp is designed to inspire and empower budding game developers of all skill levels. Get ready to dive into a thrilling journey where you will unleash your imagination, develop coding skills, and bring your unique game ideas to life in stunning 3D environments. Join us in this exciting adventure as we guide you through the process of designing, creating, coding, and ultimately publishing your own custom-made 3D games.

robotics

Mission mars: engineering perseverance

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Join us for an interactive learning adventure exploring the Mars Mission using Augmented Reality as we build the LEGO Mars Perseverance rover using LEGO Technic models (available for purchase for additional fee). In each lesson, campers will take on the role of NASA engineers, scientists, and technicians. Through open ended lessons students will get hands-on learning opportunities as they explore engineering problems the Mars 2020 team face as they explore the surface of Mars. Give your camper an adventure that’s out of this world with this LEGO® Technic camp using the NASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance.



ROBOTICS

Robotics Challenge: FIRST Masterpiece

Grades 3-8 | Afternoon 1:00-4:00 pm

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

LEGO Robotics Challenge focuses on the fundamentals of robotics and coding with blocks using LEGO Education curriculum that includes guided, age-appropriate STEM activities. Campers will learn to design and code and create unique solutions to real-world problems using LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education Spike Prime.

Campers will be immersed in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering curriculum that will engage them in a range of rigorous and relevant learning experiences. Students will develop an innovative solution to a real-world problem, and design, build, and code a LEGO® robot to solve themed challenge missions.

computer science

Cybercamp standard

GRADES 7-12 | AFTERNOON 1:00-5:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

CyberCamp Standard is the perfect way to get introduced to the world of cybersecurity! Many students who attend a standard AFA CyberCamp go on to participate in CyberPatriot's National Youth Cyber Defense Competition. CyberCampers will experience 20 hours of beginner cybersecurity education:

- Introduction to Cybersecurity: career paths, cyber ethics, online safety

- How computers work, cyber threats, cybersecurity principles, virtual machines

- Windows 10: Basic security policies and tools, account management

- Linux/Ubuntu 18: Introduction to Linux, terminology and concepts

- Linus basic graphical user interface security, basic command line

*Includes free CyberPatriot T-shirt.

technology

Artemis Mission: lunar surface exploration

GRADES 7-12 | AFTERNOON 1:00-4:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

In this camp session, students will take on the role of scientists and engineers that will lead the way in lunar surface exploration. Artemis III will land in an area of the Moon that humans have not yet traversed: the lunar South Pole.

NASA’s Lunar Surface Innovation Initiative is a technology development portfolio to ensure human and robotic exploration on the Moon. Each activity in this module will allow students to discover problems encountered as well as solutions as we explore the lunar surface. Each activity collaboration to apply the engineering design process to lunar surface exploration and provides a variety of additional resources to help the educator and student experience what it's like to be a NASA scientist and engineer in lunar surface operations.

computer science

Coding Adventures: Codementum

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Learn coding in a fun way by playing games! In this educational gamified platform, students learn coding while playing a fun and adventurous game with multiple learning adventures to explore. The curriculum is designed exclusively for different age groups allowing students to begin where they are with easy and advanced coding adventures to choose from. Synchronized Text-based and Block-based coding system enables students to switch between text code and code blocks at any time. By converting text-based codes into blocks, students will be able to construct algorithms faster by visualizing the code when they write.



technology

3d printing and design: product design

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Introductory course to 3D printing and Computer Aided Design (CAD) using TinkerCAD software. This course introduces students to the key fundamentals of 3D modeling using TinkerCAD and design thinking concepts. This course will focus on new product design, development, and marketing. The projects will include designing bird feeder cookie cutters for a local woman-owned business.

aeronautics

intro to Rocketry: Artemis generation

GRADES 7-12 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

The Artemis generation stands on the brink of an extraordinary moment - the reveal of the most powerful rocket ever created and the game-changing Space Launch System. Fueled by cutting-edge technologies, NASA prepares to explore uncharted lunar territories in readiness for its next revolutionary mission: transporting astronauts to Mars. Dive into the immersive world of aeronautics, rocketry, and the pioneering Artemis program, Aeronautics and Rocketry camp, where young participants will embark on an extraordinary journey through the wonders of rocket science. Our aim? To ignite curiosity and elevate imaginations to new heights!

technology

Electronics adventure: 30 days lost in space

GRADES 7-12 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

The 30 Days Lost in Space STEM Kit is an electronics adventure that teaches all the basics of programming, wiring, and more using the Arduino IDE and the components inside the kit. The story takes place on a foreign planet, where your spaceship has crash-landed at the bottom of the ocean. Your goal is to fix your spaceship and make it home successfully by learning the necessary programming/wiring skills you need to do so.

Problem-solve your way out of all the messy consequences of getting stranded on an alien planet. Every day we will be working together to get you off that unfamiliar planet and getting closer to your return home. We will challenge you, quiz you, reward you, and be there for you when you need help. It won’t be the easiest thing you’ve done but after this challenge, you will have the knowledge to build your own projects from scratch!

robotics

Mission mars: engineering perseverance

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Join us for an interactive learning adventure exploring the Mars Mission using Augmented Reality as we build the LEGO Mars Perseverance rover using LEGO Technic models (available for purchase for additional fee). In each lesson, campers will take on the role of NASA engineers, scientists, and technicians. Through open ended lessons students will get hands-on learning opportunities as they explore engineering problems the Mars 2020 team face as they explore the surface of Mars. Give your camper an adventure that’s out of this world with this LEGO® Technic camp using the NASA’s Mars Rover Perseverance.

Computer science

coding Adventures with Codecombat

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Are you ready to embark on an exciting coding adventure? Look no further! Our Coding Adventures with CodeCombat camp is designed to ignite your passion for programming while having a blast. So, grab your virtual sword (or keyboard) and join us for an unforgettable journey through the world of computer science. Whether you’re a budding wizard or a curious explorer, this camp is your gateway to a magical realm of code! Campers will learn and explore Basic Syntax, Arguments, Strings, While Loops, Variables, and Algorithms. Learn problem-solving strategies and algorithms that unravel puzzles and conquer challenges.



robotics

Robotics Discovery: Village COnstruction

GRADES K-2 | MORNING 9-12

GRADE AS OF 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 

Expanding Our Universe picks up where we left off with Callie, RT, and Dan in a treacherous situation on the Moon. Callie and her new team, Astronaut Meshaya Billy and Canadian Astronaut Martin Tremblay, use their training and human ingenuity to deploy a next-generation space telescope. We see how teamwork and perseverance help the crew overcome the challenges of living and working on other worlds.



robotics

Robotics Challenge: FIRST Masterpiece

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9-12

GRADE AS OF 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR 

LEGO Robotics Challenge focuses on the fundamentals of robotics and coding with blocks using LEGO Education curriculum that includes guided, age-appropriate STEM activities. Campers will learn to design and code and create unique solutions to real-world problems using LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education Spike Prime.

Campers will be immersed in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering curriculum that will engage them in a range of rigorous and relevant learning experiences. Students will develop an innovative solution to a real-world problem, and design, build, and code a LEGO® robot to solve themed challenge missions.

aerospace engineering

Aeronautics and flight: fighter aces of WWII

GRADES 7-12 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

In this camp, we will build a classic warbird of WWII, the P-51 Mustang. The FT Master Series Mustang is a classic warbird that provides as much satisfaction in building as it does flying it! The FT Master Series Mustang is a very scale representation of one of the most iconic warbirds. The kit comes with two different canopy options so you can build it as the D model with a bubble canopy or a B model with a razorback canopy. In this camp, students will build their very own warbird to keep while also working collaboratively to build a much larger version of the P-51 Master Series which will be flown at a later date.

Campers will have the opportunity to apply design thinking skills through our Engineering Design Model to build their own WWII warbird aircraft and see what it takes to become a fighter ace! Fly to new heights today with TRCamp!

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Coding Adventures with Minecraft: Artemis

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Get ready for an extraordinary lunar escapade filled with encounters with leading scientists, all while engaging with lessons that adhere to NSTA standards and are developed in collaboration with NASA and the Challenger Center. Let’s Roam to the Moon! Complementing Minecraft Education’s Artemis Worlds—Rocket Build, Return to the Moon, and the upcoming Moon Base expansion, the Challenger Center has designed a series of supplementary lessons for students to delve deeper into their learning from the Worlds.

-Apollo to Artemis and Beyond

-Paving the Path to a Computer Science Career Through Coding

-Navigating the Intricacies of Rocket Science

-Embark on the Moon Base Design Challenge

-Unveiling the Key Components of an Effective Team

-Enroll in the Lunar Lander Design Challenge.

technology

LEGO Space Adventure: Build to Launch

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9:00-12:00 PM

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Build To Launch: A STEAM Exploration Series in collaboration with NASA and the Artemis Mission.

Taking STEAM Learning to new heights! LEGO® Education is teaming up with NASA and the Artemis I team to bring campers an out-of-this-world STEAM learning series. Build to Launch is an exploration of the technology, STEAM concepts and careers behind the Artemis mission to the Moon.

Join the all new LEGO® Space Team and their Artemis I team counterparts for an interactive learning adventure. In each lesson, campers will find themselves in the shoes of NASA engineers, scientists, and of course astronauts. Through open ended lessons students will get hands-on and solve similar problems the Artemis I team faces as they build towards launch.



computer science

Coding Adventures with Codementum

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Learn coding in a fun way by playing games! In this educational gamified platform, students learn coding while playing a fun and adventurous game with multiple learning adventures to explore. The curriculum is designed exclusively for different age groups allowing students to begin where they are with easy and advanced coding adventures to choose from. Synchronized Text-based and Block-based coding system enables students to switch between text code and code blocks at any time. By converting text-based codes into blocks, students will be able to construct algorithms faster by visualizing the code when they write.

technology

creative Storytelling: stop-Motion Animation

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Unleash your imagination and embark on an exciting adventure at our Creative Storytelling Camp! In this dynamic and innovative program, young creators will have the opportunity to delve into the art of storytelling through the magical world of LEGO stop-motion animation. Participants will be guided through the intricacies of creating captivating stories and bringing them to life with the thrilling techniques of stop-motion animation using LEGO bricks. Join us for an immersive and unforgettable experience that will empower young minds to explore their creativity and craft their own imaginative stories.



robotics

Mission Mars: Engineering ingenuity

GRADES 3-8 | MORNING 9-12

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Learn about NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter, the first aircraft to achieve powered, controlled flight on another planet, and its historic and successful activities on Mars. Campers will explore UAVs and Drone technologies used to engineer NASA's Ingenuity Mars Helicopter. Campers will explore coding with Codrones, coding, and autonomous flight. Campers will learn about the FAA's TRUST certificate and how to achieve Part 107 drone pilot certification.



Robotics

Robotics Challenge: FIRST Masterpiece

Grades 3-8 | Afternoon 1-4

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

LEGO Robotics Challenge focuses on the fundamentals of robotics and coding with blocks using LEGO Education curriculum that includes guided, age-appropriate STEM activities. Campers will learn to design and code and create unique solutions to real-world problems using LEGO® bricks and powered by LEGO® Education Spike Prime.

Campers will be immersed in research, problem-solving, coding, and engineering curriculum that will engage them in a range of rigorous and relevant learning experiences. Students will develop an innovative solution to a real-world problem, and design, build, and code a LEGO® robot to solve themed challenge missions.



computer science

Cybercamp advanced

GRADES 7-12 | afternoon 1-5

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Advanced AFA CyberCamps incorporate more complex concepts geared towards students who have previously participated in a camp or in the cyber defense competition. Advanced CyberCamp will teach 20 hours of advanced cybersecurity education:

- Windows 10 Advanced Security: Graphical utilities, command line, sysinternals suite

- Ubuntu 18 Advanced Security: Init systems, advanced command line

- Pocesses and scheduled tasks, optional security policies and PAM

- Cisco Networking Academy NetAcad

- Cisco Networking and Packet Tracer

- Ubuntu 18 terminology and concepts

- Linux basic graphical user interface security, basic command line

*Includes free CyberPatriot T-shirt.

creator

video production for youtube

GRADES 7-12 | afternoon 1-4

Grade as of 2024-2025 school year 

Attention all aspiring video producers, content creators, and YouTube enthusiasts! Step into a realm of endless creative possibilities with our dynamic camp designed to immerse you in the art of video production for the exciting platform of YouTube. Discover the ins and outs of hosting engaging vlogs, crafting compelling game reviews, and producing captivating shows that will leave your audience wanting more. Explore creative ideas, plan resources, shoot videos, edit footage, and build your own channel. Grow your audience and subscribers with expert strategies.